FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: India coach Igor Stimac rues missed opportunities after loss to ‘out of league’ Qatar

The Hindu  

India coach Igor Stimac, for a chance, did not appear apoplectic after a loss. AS IT HAPPENED | INDIA VS QATAR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS HIGHLIGHTS “Let’s stop talking about the Asian Cup. Stimac had posted on X, requesting a longer national camp ‘throughout November and December’ for the qualifiers and the Asian Cup, which could not reach fruition because of the crammed schedule of the Indian Super League. I don’t consider Australia as they are better than Qatar.” India sits second in its group in the second round of World Cup qualifiers and stands a chance to qualify for the third round for the very first time if it can stick to that spot at the end of this round. “I need to make sure that we get enough points in our group for the World Cup qualifiers.

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2024 Reporter Diaries:  Hoping for one regular day of Indian football - Aashin Prasad, Sportstar
2 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 Reporter Diaries:  Hoping for one regular day of Indian football - Aashin Prasad, Sportstar

The Hindu  

2024 hasn’t been kind to this reporter. Many a sun set in Indian football this year | Photo Credit: Aashin Prasad But it’s India’s failed World Cup qualification campaign that still rankles. The Asian Cup group stage exit was along expected lines, but there was still hope of watching India make the third round of the qualifiers for the first …

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia WC belief, says coach Shin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Victory over Saudi Arabia gives Indonesia WC belief, says coach Shin

The Hindu  

Indonesia coach Shin Tae-yong believes his team’s shock 2-0 win over former Asian champions Saudi Arabia in Jakarta on Tuesday gives them a real chance of reaching the 2026 World Cup. Marselino Ferdinan struck twice against the Herve Renard-coached Saudis to secure his country’s first win in the third phase of the continent’s qualifiers, boosting their hopes of an appearance …

FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: India faces Qatar hoping to rekindle campaign under new coach Flemming
3 months, 3 weeks ago

FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: India faces Qatar hoping to rekindle campaign under new coach Flemming

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s national basketball team will look to revive its FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers campaign when it faces Qatar in the Group E match at the Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Friday. It will be head coach Scott Flemming’s first real test since taking charge of the team in May for a second time, after coaching the side …

Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifiers schedule in October: When and where to watch in India, full match details and more
5 months ago

Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifiers schedule in October: When and where to watch in India, full match details and more

Live Mint  

The qualifiers for Fifa World Cup 2026 are in full swing with two crucial clashes summed up on Thursday. Fifa 2026 qualifier matches in October 2024: Ecuador vs Paraguay Peru vs Uruguay Vanuatu vs Samoa Iran vs Qatar Japan vs Australia South Korea vs Iraq China vs Indonesia Kyrgyzstan vs North Korea Uzbekistan vs UAE Jordan vs Oman Iran vs …

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India in FIFA Rankings: Blue Tigers fall further in latest standings after Igor Stimac exit

The Hindu  

The Indian men’s football team fell further in latest FIFA rankings, with the Blue Tigers ranked 124th in the update released on June 20, dropping three spots from the previous standings. It was its worst ranking since March 9, 2017, when it was 132nd and the first after the exit of head coach Igor Stimac, who was shown the door …

Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Igor Stimac sacked as India coach: Two great years, three not-so-good and a disappointing end

Firstpost  

India men’s national football team coach Igor Stimac paid the price for massively inconsistent results with his job but his five-year tenure did have some positives to contribute to the Indian football ecosystem. It took a week but the All India Football Federation finally wielded the axe and sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the India men’s national …

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign
9 months ago

India fires coach after end of 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India coach Igor Stimac was fired on Monday, four days after the team’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup ended. qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new head coach would be best placed to take the team forward,” the AIFF said in a statement. In March came a shock World Cup qualifying home …

Igor Stimac, India Head Coach, Sacked By AIFF Following Disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers
9 months ago

Igor Stimac, India Head Coach, Sacked By AIFF Following Disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers

ABP News  

The All India Football Federation announced on Monday its decision to sack head coach Igor Stimac. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," the AIFF statement read after a meeting charied by Vice …

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign
9 months ago

AIFF sacks Igor Stimac as head coach after India’s disappointing FIFA 2026 World Cup Qualifiers campaign

The Hindu  

The All India Football Federation on June 17 sacked Igor Stimac as the head coach of the country's senior's men's team following a disappointing campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. India could not make the third round of the World Cup qualifier following a 1-2 defeat against Qatar in their final second round match. Noting the disappointing outcome …

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams
9 months ago

Igor Stimac sacked from Indian football team's coaching role after end of FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams

India TV News  

The All Indian Football Federation on Monday sacked the current Indian head coach Igor Stimach from his post after India's FIFA World Cup dream ended. "Noting the disappointing outcome of the Senior Men’s National Team’s FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification campaign, the members unanimously agreed that a new Head Coach would be best placed to take the team forward," said …

India 'Robbed' vs Qatar as Referee Howler Knocks Blue Tigers Out of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers; Fans Heartbroken
9 months ago

India 'Robbed' vs Qatar as Referee Howler Knocks Blue Tigers Out of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers; Fans Heartbroken

News 18  

The Indian Football team was at the receiving end of a howler from the referee and the linesman as Qatar found the back of the net to level, against India in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier Round 2 match, in the 73rd minute of the game as Qatar put the ball into the back of the net after the ball …

India vs Qatar Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar Beat India, IND 1-2 QAT
9 months ago

India vs Qatar Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar Beat India, IND 1-2 QAT

News 18  

India vs Qatar Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Qatar Beat India! IND 0-0 QAT India vs Qatar Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: 25' Rahim goes close! IND 0-0 QAT India vs Qatar Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: 18' Another chance for Qatar! IND 0-0 QAT India vs Qatar Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup
9 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers points table LIVE: AFC standings, Kuwait qualifying over India, North Korea qualifies for Asian Cup

The Hindu  

It’s the final matchday of the second round of the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2026 as lot of sides will be giving one last push to make it to the third round. FOLLOW: LIVE updates of the Qatar vs India FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier The Blue Tigers have to at least juice out a draw against the mighty …

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained
9 months, 1 week ago

Can India still qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 after draw against Kuwait in Chhetri's final game? Explained

India TV News  

The Indian football team is looking for a dream entry into the FIFA World Cup. India have a chance to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada but their chances as very slim, especially after their goalless draw against Kuwait a few days ago, which was also Sunil Chhetri's final International match in the …

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar
9 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup qualifier: Sunil Chhetri-less India enter testing transition phase against Qatar

The Hindu  

The influential Sunil Chhetri's absence will be a difficult void to fill as the Indian football team enters a testing transition phase with a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against heavyweights Qatar in Doha on June 11. An acid test awaits India as they run into two-time Asian champions Qatar at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, knowing well that …

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?
9 months, 1 week ago

Qatar vs India: Who can become India’s No. 9 after Sunil Chhetri’s retirement, in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers?

The Hindu  

India’s match against Kuwait was a momentous occasion, with Sunil Chhetri, India’s highest goal scorer, donning the national colours for the last time. It was a chance for the Blue Tigers to give its talismanic skipper a fitting farewell by bolstering its chances of making it to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. READ | Qatar …

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia
9 months, 1 week ago

A huge audience. India, China’s World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia

Associated Press  

The World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean elimination from Asian qualifying. If China loses to South Korea in Seoul in the last game of the second round of qualification then it could lose second place in Group C to Thailand, which hosts Singapore in Bangkok. And even though South …

Bose, Ranawade, Lalchungnunga not in India's 23-member squad for away match against Qatar
9 months, 1 week ago

Bose, Ranawade, Lalchungnunga not in India's 23-member squad for away match against Qatar

The Hindu  

Indian football head coach Igor Stimac on June 8 named a 23-member squad without the defensive trio of Mohun Baan veteran Subhasish Bose, Mumbai FC's Amey Ranawade and Lalchungnunga of East Bengal for its away World Cup Qualifier against Qatar on June 11. This will be India's first match after the retirement of Sunil Chhetri, who made his last international …

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose
9 months, 1 week ago

India vs Kuwait, FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: ‘Win will be a farewell gift for Sunil Chhetri,’ says Subhasish Bose

The Hindu  

While the City of Joy has been the Blue Tigers’ home for the past week, Subhasish Bose is perhaps the one feeling most at home. FOLLOW: LIVE UPDATES FROM THE INDIA VS KUWAIT FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFIER “The match against Kuwait is hugely important for us. And apart from Sunil Chhetri, few know better the significance of playing at the …

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India squad for FIFA WC Qualifier against Kuwait: Who is in and who is out?

Live Mint  

In preparation for the FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata, India’s head coach, Igor Stimac, has finalized a squad of 27 players for the skipper Sunil Chhetri’s last game. “Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest,” he added. The group’s top two teams will …

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India coach Igor Stimac announces squad for FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait

The Hindu  

Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Thursday, named a 27-member squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait on June 6. Parthib and Hammad suffered minor injuries a few days back and will need 7-14 days of rest.” The remaining players will continue to train in Bhubaneswar until May 29, after which, they will travel …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces first list of 26 probables for Bhubaneswar camp
10 months, 1 week ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Igor Stimac announces first list of 26 probables for Bhubaneswar camp

Firstpost  

Igor Stimac has named 26 players in the first list for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers camp which will take place in Bhubaneswar from May 10. Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac on Saturday announced his first list of 26 probables for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers camp which will take place in Bhubaneswar. The top …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2026: India to have preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of Kuwait clash
10 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2026: India to have preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar ahead of Kuwait clash

The Hindu  

India senior men’s national team will have a four-week preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar, Odisha starting on 10 May, 2024 ahead of the crucial clash against Kuwait in FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round on June 2. !🔴 India Sr men's national team will have a 4-week preparatory camp in Bhubaneswar, Odisha starting 10 May, 2024. The final squad will move …

Igor Stimac to remain in charge of India's FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar
11 months, 1 week ago

Igor Stimac to remain in charge of India's FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Kuwait and Qatar

Hindustan Times  

The under-fire Igor Stimac will remain in charge of India's FIFA World Cup second round qualifying matches against Kuwait and Qatar as the All India Football Federation has asked the head coach of the senior men's team to focus on the upcoming two games. India's head coach Igor Stimac This comes a week after the technical committee headed by Indian …

India vs Afghanistan, WC qualifiers: How can India qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan, WC qualifiers: How can India qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026?

The Hindu  

The next edition of the FIFA World Cup will be the largest version of the tournament, expanding from 32 to 48 teams. India is playing Afghanistan in the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati Assam. India will have to finish in the top two in the second and third rounds of …

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Igor Stimac says he will resign if India don't qualify for FIFA World Cup qualifiers third round

Firstpost  

India have never reached the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. India men’s football team manager Igor Stimac said he will resign from the position if they fail to reach the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Even before the Asian Cup got underway in January, Stimac had prioritised qualification to the third round which …

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India Eye Goals Against Afghanistan in Sunil Chhetri's Landmark Appearance

News 18  

Milestone man Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as India hope to overcome their struggles in front of the goal in the return leg of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Afghanistan here on Tuesday. Having played his first International in 2005, he has so far earned 149 international caps, 93 goals and 11 trophies for …

How India can qualify for Round 3 of FIFA World Cup Qualifier after Afghanistan draw
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How India can qualify for Round 3 of FIFA World Cup Qualifier after Afghanistan draw

Firstpost  

India began their campaign with a 1-0 win over Kuwait, but a 3-0 defeat to Qatar in Bhubaneshwar does not help their case, and the draw against Afghanistan has only made India’s job at hand tougher. With just one point from three games and a goal-difference of -11, Afghanistan’s chances of qualifying for the third round of the FIFA World …

India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Predicted lineups, team news, injuries
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India vs Afghanistan FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Predicted lineups, team news, injuries

The Hindu  

The Blue Tigers is all set to face Afghanistan in its third group stage match of the second round, FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification on March 21, 2024, in Abha, Saudi Arabia.. India is grouped with Qatar which is first with six points, followed by Kuwait, which is tied on second with three …

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan
1 year ago

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Stimac optimistic on India’s chances against Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India head coach Igor Stimac sounded optimistic about his side’s chances, who will play two back-to-back FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Joint Qualifiers Round 2 matches against Afghanistan. Once we all get there, we will start talking about how to win the game from the very first second.” India begun its FIFA World Cup 2026 and …

Kolkata my choice for June game against Kuwait: India coach Igor Stimac
1 year ago

Kolkata my choice for June game against Kuwait: India coach Igor Stimac

Hindustan Times  

Igor Stimac said on Thursday that Kolkata was his preferred venue for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on June 6. India's head coach Igor Stimac The Salt Lake stadium can hold almost 66,000 people and Stimac wants the crucial match on which could hinge India’s chances of making the third round of the 2026 qualifiers, to be at …

On national team, Igor Stimac’s suggestion supreme: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey
1 year, 1 month ago

On national team, Igor Stimac’s suggestion supreme: AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey

Hindustan Times  

All things considered – lack of time to prepare, no GPS vests, injuries to key players, being in the toughest group of the Asian Cup – India’s slide to 117 in the Fifa rankings, their worst in seven years, was disappointing but not surprising. India coach Igor Stimac reacts during a match India lost 0-2 to Australia, 0-3 to Uzbekistan …

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes
1 year, 1 month ago

Drama-filled Asian Cup fuels 2026 World Cup hopes

New Indian Express  

DOHA: An Asian Cup that will be remembered for shocks and dramatic finishes has showcased the region's strength in depth and raised hopes its teams could reach new heights at the 2026 World Cup. Eight direct spots and one intercontinental playoff berth are up for grabs for Asian Football Confederation sides at the expanded 48-team World Cup in the United …

India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Set To Be Hosted By Hyderabad On June 6
1 year, 1 month ago

India vs Kuwait FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier Set To Be Hosted By Hyderabad On June 6

ABP News  

Hyderabad will host the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match between India and Kuwait, as confirmed on February 6 by KT Mahi, the chairman of theTelangana Football Association. KT Mahi, in his announcement, highlighted the approval for hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier in Hyderabad. KT Mahi credited the Chief Minister’s positive response as instrumental in making this historic …

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit
1 year, 1 month ago

'We need to play at a higher level...': India coach Igor Stimac after AFC Asian Cup exit

Firstpost  

The Indian football team’s AFC Asian Cup campaign came to an end on a heart-breaking note. The Blue Tigers had a horrendous outing at the AFC Asian Cup this time in Qatar as they bowed out without even registering a single point. Following the disappointing series of performances, India coach Igor Stimac shared an emotional post on social media platform …

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck
1 year, 1 month ago

Asian Cup: Stimac hopes change in venue brings change of luck

Hindustan Times  

Where the last World Cup began, at a stadium that resembles a nomad’s tent, India will close their group stage in the 2024 Asian Cup on Tuesday. For the first time since reaching Doha Stimac has a full squad For a team which conceded five goals and scored none in two games at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, that could mean …

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: Igor Stimac Looking at 'More Attack-minded Players' for 'Huge Match' vs Uzbekistan

News 18  

India head coach Igor Stimac on Wednesday said his team has a “coupe of players" with few injury issues but that will not stop them from going all out in an attempt to secure full points against Uzbekistan in the AFC Asian Cup on Thursday. “We do have a couple of players with some issues after the Australia game, so …

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: India Fans Can Be The Difference, Says Coach Igor Stimac

News 18  

Igor Stimac says that India’s massed ranks of vocal fans can be the difference when his underdogs face a tough Uzbekistan test at the Asian Cup in Qatar on Thursday. “We are expecting a huge number, an even bigger number now in this match,” the India coach, a former international defender for Croatia, said on Wednesday. Stimac, part of the …

Firstpost Exclusive: Robin Singh discusses Indian football team at Asian Cup and Chhetri's legacy
1 year, 2 months ago

Firstpost Exclusive: Robin Singh discusses Indian football team at Asian Cup and Chhetri's legacy

Firstpost  

The Indian football team is an underdog in Group B of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 which also includes one of the best Asian sides — Australia. While most won’t give India even an outside chance in a tough group, former Indian football star Robin Singh feels that the team, which has “transformed” under the guidance of coach Igor Stimac, …

Stimac's aim: Use Asian Cup to prepare for World Cup qualifiers
1 year, 2 months ago

Stimac's aim: Use Asian Cup to prepare for World Cup qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

Igor Stimac looked surprised. We haven’t come here just to participate.” Crucial to doing all of the above would be eliminating fear and sticking to their ideas, “never mind who the opponents are.” That is how India won three tournaments last year and beat Kuwait away in the World Cup qualifiers. No.” Getting Ali, Singh and Sahal back for the …

Asian Cup 2024: Australia, Uzbekistan of FIFA World Cup level but India can test them, says Sunil Chhetri
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Cup 2024: Australia, Uzbekistan of FIFA World Cup level but India can test them, says Sunil Chhetri

India Today  

Sunil Chhetri, the ageless goal-scoring skipper of the Indian football team, openly admitted that India's group-stage opponents Australia and Uzbekistan, in the upcoming Asian Cup are "a couple of levels" above them. Teams like Australia and Uzbekistan are probably of the World Cup level, so you can test yourself against them," Chhetri said about India's Asian Cup preparation. Not when …

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers
1 year, 2 months ago

'We rank outsiders' - Igor Stimac on India's chances at Asian Cup, targets third round at World Cup Qualifiers

India TV News  

India men's football team head coach Igor Stimac played down Blue Tigers' chances at the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Sunday, December 31. The Serbian coach said that he is not focusing on the results at the Asian Cup and added that India's final goal is to qualify for the third round of World Cup qualifiers 2026. After the …

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

'Believe in the Work You do': Indian Defender Sandesh Jhingan Voices Confidence Ahead of AFC Asian Cup 2024

News 18  

Team India head into a tough AFC Asian Cup 2024 challenge in high spirits on the back of an eventful year that saw a rapid rise in the standards of Indian football. Igor Stimac’s men are grouped alongside heavyweights Australia, Uzbekistan and Syria in Group B of the continental trophy and will look to make it through the group stages. …

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup: We need to be clinical against superior opponents, says India head coach Igor Stimac

Firstpost  

Doha: Landing on Saturday evening, India became the first of the 23 visiting teams to arrive in Qatar for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. With less than two weeks until the Blue Tigers’ first game against Australia, head coach Igor Stimac and his boys have no time to waste. On 7th January, we will have a training game among us.” …

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup
1 year, 2 months ago

Igor Stimac Readies ‘Outsiders’ Team India and Lays Out His Plans for AFC Asian Cup

News 18  

The Indian men’s football team landed at the Hamad International Airport in Doha on Saturday for the AFC Asian Cup, to a rousing welcome from the fans in Qatar. Head coach Igor Stimac, who had arrived the day prior, lauded the fans for their warm welcome, promising a strong showing from the Blue Tigers despite numerous injuries plaguing the side. …

India Unveils 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

India Unveils 26-Member Squad For AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023

ABP News  

The Indian football team are preparing for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2023, slated to commence in the second week of January 2024. On December 30, 2023, Igor Stimac, the head coach of the Indian Football Team, unveiled the 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2023. India’s AFC Asian Cup 2023: Player Squad Goalkeepers: Amrinder Singh, Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, …

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India's 26-member squad announced by head coach Igor Stimac
1 year, 2 months ago

AFC Asian Cup 2023: India's 26-member squad announced by head coach Igor Stimac

Firstpost  

The Blue Tigers are due to arrive in Doha later on Saturday, ahead of marking their fifth appearance in the Asian Cup. The Indian senior men’s team head coach Igor Stimac, on Saturday, December 30, 2023, announced India’s 26-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023.The Blue Tigers are due to arrive in Doha later on Saturday, ahead of …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India’s Journey, Progress, Challenges, And AFC Asian Cup Preparation
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India’s Journey, Progress, Challenges, And AFC Asian Cup Preparation

ABP News  

The Indian men's senior football team commenced the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. While securing a victory in one of their two matches, this win instilled hope for India's advancement to the subsequent round, a historic feat if accomplished. India initiated their campaign with a 1-0 triumph over Kuwait on home soil, marking their …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: How India have fared so far in second round and what needs to be done
1 year, 3 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: How India have fared so far in second round and what needs to be done

Hindustan Times  

The Indian men's senior football team made a promising start in the second round of FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Although the Blue Tigers won just one out of the two matches they played, the win raised hopes of India progressing to the next round, which will also be the first time if the team qualifies. Sunil Chhetri in action against …

Igor Stimac talks of fight in Asian Cup, focus on qualifiers
1 year, 3 months ago

Igor Stimac talks of fight in Asian Cup, focus on qualifiers

Hindustan Times  

India’s preparation for the 2024 Asian Cup is likely to begin on December 30 when the players assemble in Doha. India football coach Igor Stimac The official, who requested anonymity to protect relationships, ruled out friendlies to prepare for Asia’s showpiece event citing lack of time and risk of injury. “Australia are better than Qatar,” he said after India’s 0-3 …

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